Mukerau Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 04 May 2026 NZST
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Mukerau Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mukerau Beach sea temperature is
18.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mukerau Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Mukerau Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mukerau Beach in the next 16 days are 7.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 10th May)20ft (6.0m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 10th May)20ft (6.0m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 10th May)23ft (7.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mukerau Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Sat night).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Mon
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
3.5
W
11
6
WSW
13
6.5
WSW
14
6.5
SW
15
6
SW
15
6.5
SW
15
6
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
411
440
387
528
410
451
875
879
1025
802
706
549
440
570
2641
11848
16969
18763
14949
16555
14127
Wind (km/h)
15
E
10
E
15
NE
10
E
10
ENE
15
NE
10
ENE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
NNE
25
NNE
30
N
20
WNW
25
WNW
40
WSW
30
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
11:09PM3.40m
11:27AM3.19m
11:45PM3.30m
12:05PM3.07m
00:24AM3.17m
12:49PM2.93m
1:11AM3.03m
1:44PM2.79m
2:07AM2.90m
2:46PM2.70m
3:11AM2.84m
3:49PM2.68m
4:14AM2.85m
4:49PM2.73m
Low Tide
5:24AM0.79m
5:41PM0.74m
6:03AM0.92m
6:19PM0.88m
6:46AM1.05m
7:01PM1.02m
7:36AM1.15m
7:53PM1.13m
8:34AM1.20m
8:53PM1.19m
9:34AM1.17m
9:57PM1.17m
10:36AM1.07m
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rain showers
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7:05
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:11
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5:40
5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
5:36
5:35
10
3
9
2
Temp °C
16
19
20
17
20
20
18
20
20
17
20
19
19
18
17
16
17
16
17
16
15
14
17
18
16
19
18
17
18
18
17
18
16
16
14
13
9
11
11
13
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
0.8
SW
18
6.5
SW
15
6
SW
15
6
SW
15
Energy kJ
411
440
387
528
410
451
875
879
1025
802
706
549
440
570
437
18763
14399
14127
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.5
SW
17
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
22
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SW
21
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
Energy kJ
1
2
147
22
18
18
67
61
123
227
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.8
SW
18
Energy kJ
10
10
8
379
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
4
0.3
ESE
2
0.4
ESE
4
0.6
N
4
0.6
N
4
1
NNW
5
2
NNW
7
1.9
WNW
8
3.5
W
11
6
WSW
13
6.5
WSW
14
6
SW
15
6.5
SW
15
Energy kJ
5
1
6
10
10
45
383
522
2641
11848
16969
14949
16555
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
8
Distance (km)
2
7
4
7
7
16
7
16
81
16
59
81
581
38
38
196
53
53
57
37
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
8
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
4
4
2
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
2
9
8
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
9
4
4
4
9
8
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Information about the Mukerau Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mukerau Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mukerau Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mukerau Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Mukerau Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Mukerau Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Mukerau Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 44 km (27 miles) away.

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